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Annandale Atom Saves Life of Fairfax County Alum! Yet another unselfish act of heroism by another Class of 1963 Annandale Atom. The 1963 alum narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he decided to go horseback riding. He mounted the horse with the assistance of the horse’s owner and told him to give him the reins since he had horseback riding training. The horse started walking then galloping along at a steady pace but he began to sip out of the saddle. In terror, he grabbed the mane and began screaming, but could not get a firm grip. He tried to throw his arms around the horse's neck, but he began to slide down the side of the horse. Finally, losing his frail grip, he attempted to leap from the horse and throw himself to safety. Unfortunately, his foot got stuck in the stirrup, and he was now at the mercy of the horses pounding hooves as his head struck the ground over and over. As his head was being battered against the ground, to his great forutne a former Class of 1963 Annandale Atom rushed over and unplugged the electrical horse. Whew, close call ! |